I am an MATCP student at the University of Rhode Island for general science and biology with a middle level endorsement. I live on Block Island, Rhode Island with my husband, new daughter, Keira and golden retriever, Okie. I have lived on Block Island since I was 9 years old, I moved from Westerly, RI after my father fell ill. I graduated from the BI School in 2002. During my high school years I had a high GPA and played 3 sports: soccer, basketball and softball. I attended URI for my undergraduate work from 2002-2006. I majored in Environmental Science and Management and minored in Animal Veterinary Science. I played womrn's lacrosse at URI for 2 years playing goalie. Upon graduation, I did some traveling and began substitute teaching and coaching basketball and softball. It was through these experiences that I fell in love with my husband, we got married, I realized that teaching was my true calling so I enrolled in the MATCP program at URI. I enjoy walking my dog and daughter on the beach, watching the sunset, shopping, surfing and snowboarding. We plan to remain residing on the island where we will raise our children and both teach.
School: Block Island School
Address: PO BOX 1890, Block Island, RI 02807
Principal: Karen Kurzman & John Canole
Sci Dept Head/MS Team Leader: Shannon Cotter Marsella & Dr. Susan Gibbons
Office secretary(s):Lynne Cunningham
Custodian(s): Amy Doran, Lynne Fletcher
Who do you call when sick or dying? Marsha Gutierriez
What are the phone numbers? 401-466-5600 / 7732
Cooperating Teacher: Shannon Cotter Marsella & Dr. Susan Gibbons
Roberta Closter
I am an MATCP student at the University of Rhode Island for general science and biology with a middle level endorsement. I live on Block Island, Rhode Island with my husband, new daughter, Keira and golden retriever, Okie. I have lived on Block Island since I was 9 years old, I moved from Westerly, RI after my father fell ill. I graduated from the BI School in 2002. During my high school years I had a high GPA and played 3 sports: soccer, basketball and softball. I attended URI for my undergraduate work from 2002-2006. I majored in Environmental Science and Management and minored in Animal Veterinary Science. I played womrn's lacrosse at URI for 2 years playing goalie. Upon graduation, I did some traveling and began substitute teaching and coaching basketball and softball. It was through these experiences that I fell in love with my husband, we got married, I realized that teaching was my true calling so I enrolled in the MATCP program at URI. I enjoy walking my dog and daughter on the beach, watching the sunset, shopping, surfing and snowboarding. We plan to remain residing on the island where we will raise our children and both teach.
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School: Block Island SchoolAddress: PO BOX 1890, Block Island, RI 02807
Principal: Karen Kurzman & John Canole
Sci Dept Head/MS Team Leader: Shannon Cotter Marsella & Dr. Susan Gibbons
Office secretary(s):Lynne Cunningham
Custodian(s): Amy Doran, Lynne Fletcher
Who do you call when sick or dying? Marsha Gutierriez
What are the phone numbers? 401-466-5600 / 7732
Cooperating Teacher: Shannon Cotter Marsella & Dr. Susan Gibbons
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